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HAA 894S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,705 mi
Last recorded21,705 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAA 894S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 21,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 17,676 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,169 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 13,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f front indicator lens cracked

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2014 12,604 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 12,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 11,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 10,842 miles

C.O 2.00% - HC 1700ppm @ idle & C.O 2.89% - HC < 800ppm @2000rpm

Idle speed a little elevated

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 May 2011 10,841 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

C.O 2.00% - HC 1700ppm @ idle & C.O 2.89% - HC < 800ppm @2000rpm

Idle speed a little elevated

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HAA 894S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAA 894S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HAA 894S?

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What year was HAA 894S registered?

HAA 894S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 14 March 1978.

Is HAA 894S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAA 894S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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